2009 Acura RL vs. 2007 BMW M5
To start off, 2009 Acura RL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW M5 would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2009 Acura RL. (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura RL.
Because 2009 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW M5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Acura RL will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura RL. (367 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura RL | 2007 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | RL | M5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 4999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 70 L |
